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A mentorship in public policy focuses on practical interventions to major societal issues, from economic disparity to educational access to environmental justice. Depending on a student’s focus, these can take on a local, state-level, national, or even global scale. Those curious to explore future political paths in legislation can develop their technical writing and research skills, all while delving into the technical side of writing a policy memo, analyzing the effectiveness of government intervention, or brainstorming new political solutions to unsolved problems.


Public Policy

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Short essays on the migrant crisis and the experience of migrant children in schools, with a fact sheet on migration and NYC schools and a resource page for further learning
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Slideshow exploring the question of "over-policing," examining the history and consequences of different police interactions and proposing alternative approaches
Academic Papers
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Academic paper comparing two case studies in regions with programs to make solar energy affordable for low income households
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Academic paper comparing affordable housing models, evaluating resident satisfaction, maintenance quality, and health outcomes in each
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Paper exploring ESG investing and how climate finance can produce positive environmental outcomes
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Academic paper examining new and developing batteries used in commercial products, with analysis of environmental impacts, suggesting ways to incentivize certain battery technologies
Policy and Advocacy Reports
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Policy brief on literacy among low income children with suggestions for reducing socio-economic disparities in literacy
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Research paper examining the causes and consequences of overfishing, the promise of aquaculture and cases where it is working well, and policy recommendations for combating overfishing
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Policy brief addressing the current pros and cons of AI application in the education space, with recommended AI policy "dos" and "don'ts" for the pedagogical, governance, and operational realms
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Big-data analysis and written article comparing financial education policy in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania
Presentations
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Presentation on definitions of disability, how the ADA influenced disability access to the world of sports and the arts, and how disabled people have contributed to sports, music, and popular culture
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A collection of websites and a presentation outlining how chess can be useful in developing critical thinking, building hope, and nurturing executive function, with a focus on social justice and the potential for chess to lead to change
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Statistical analysis and paper examining differential impacts of COVID on education and mental well-being for students with disabilities
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Statistical analysis and policy recommendations to combat gender discrimination for refugees entering the US
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Policy proposal offering solutions to add protection for agricultural prison workers
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Paper sharing local-scale climate and pollution mitigation strategies for Greenwich residents
OpEds and Articles
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Article capturing the menstrual health challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness in the US and possible strategies to better support them
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Policy memo on violence against women in the workplace
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A comparative analysis of India and China's respective responses to COVID-19 and the resulting economic impact
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Policy brief exploring the relationship between ozone and asthma in Illinois
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Academic review paper of the science behind chronic traumatic encephalopathy covering animal models in CTE testing and CTE pathology, diagnosis and treatment
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Policy memo for congressional representative that supports implementing Stepping Up, an initiative to reduce the number of mentally ill people in jails, within Richmond County
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Policy recommendation for increasing gender parity in Egyptian universities based on research regarding sexual violence, workplace harassment and the growing #Me Too movement in Egypt
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Original advocacy proposal that reimagines campus food banks to address rising food insecurity in university settings
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Policy memo for US Congressperson based on cutting-edge environmental science research that addresses key environmental needs of their district
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Original website sharing historical, political and economical information on the global refugee crisis with resources encouraging advocacy

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